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HK53 ZBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ZBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer is badly corroded and rear hanger is broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,817 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support bracket broken off

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail box corroded

osf/osr brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,776 miles

osr / osf brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr / osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 50,950 miles

both rear tyres perished, on limit and cuts in tread

Pass 5 May 2009 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in n/s rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 30,333 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 30,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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HK53 ZBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK53 ZBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK53 ZBP registered?

HK53 ZBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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